Written by JamesV
Edinburgh is one of the best cities in Scotland for a proper night out — and VisitScotland agrees — and quiz nights are a big part of that. Premier SpeedQuizzing currently runs regular weekly events at over ten venues across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian. Here’s a guide to where you can find us — and what makes each venue worth your time.
Edinburgh Street Food — Leith Street, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Street Food on Leith Street is one of Edinburgh’s most popular food and drink venues and home to a regular Premier SpeedQuizzing night. Free to play, with prizes for the top three teams each week. Great street food, cold drinks, and a high-energy quiz make this one of the best nights out in the city.
The Pleasance Café & Bar — Edinburgh (EUSA)
The Pleasance is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic venues, best known as a Fringe hub but a brilliant pub quiz location year-round. The Premier SpeedQuizzing night here runs as part of the Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) programme, bringing a lively student crowd and a fantastic atmosphere.
Teviot Row — Edinburgh (EUSA)
Teviot Row House is one of the oldest purpose-built student unions in the world and another EUSA venue hosting a regular Premier SpeedQuizzing night. The stunning Victorian building provides a unique backdrop for a quiz night, with a great bar and a crowd that takes the competition seriously.
Iona Bar — Easter Road, Edinburgh
The Iona Bar on Easter Road is a well-loved local pub in the heart of one of Edinburgh’s most characterful neighbourhoods. A regular Premier SpeedQuizzing night brings a loyal crowd of regulars and plenty of competitive banter — exactly the kind of local quiz night that keeps people coming back every week.
Ravelston House — Musselburgh
Ravelston House in Musselburgh is a popular venue for the Thursday night Premier SpeedQuizzing crowd. A welcoming atmosphere, good facilities, and a loyal group of regulars make this one of the most consistent quiz nights in the Lothians.
The Buccleuch — Dalkeith
The Buccleuch in Dalkeith is a great local pub that’s built a strong SpeedQuizzing following since Premier SpeedQuizzing started running regular nights there. If you’re based in Midlothian and looking for a quiz night close to home, this is well worth the trip.
The Old Colliery — Danderhall
The Old Colliery at Danderhall has a rich local history and a welcoming community atmosphere that suits the SpeedQuizzing format perfectly. A regular Premier SpeedQuizzing night here draws a competitive and enthusiastic crowd from across Midlothian.
David Lloyd — Danderhall
The David Lloyd club at Danderhall is a slightly different setting for a quiz night — and all the better for it. A Premier SpeedQuizzing night at a health and leisure venue brings in members who might not normally attend a pub quiz, and the format works brilliantly for that kind of mixed, social crowd.
Deer Park Golf Club — Livingston
Deer Park Golf Club in Livingston is a quality venue with excellent facilities and a great bar. The Premier SpeedQuizzing night here draws members and guests from across West Lothian and is a popular fixture in the club’s social calendar.
Livingston Lodge Hotel — Livingston
The Livingston Lodge Hotel provides a comfortable and well-equipped venue for a Premier SpeedQuizzing night, with a lively bar and a crowd that spans hotel guests and local regulars alike. A great option if you’re based in or around Livingston.
Prestonpans Labour Club — Prestonpans
Prestonpans Labour Club is a proper community venue with a loyal membership and a fantastic atmosphere for a quiz night. The Premier SpeedQuizzing nights here have built a strong following in East Lothian, and the friendly competitive spirit makes for a brilliant evening.
Find your nearest quiz night
For current dates and times at all venues, check the Public Event Dates page — updated whenever new dates are confirmed. Or if you’d like to bring SpeedQuizzing to a venue of your own, get in touch and we’ll talk through the details.
About the author
James has run Premier SpeedQuizzing since 2011, hosting and organising quiz nights across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian, plus corporate and private events further afield. He writes about what makes a quiz night work, drawing on more than a decade of doing it every week.
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